High-Amylose Corn from Mexico
High-amylose corn, a specialty maize variety with elevated amylose starch content for industrial food applications like thickeners, imported as dried unmilled kernels. The intact grains, unprocessed and with kernels present, classify under heading 10.05 as maize other than seed or sweet corn. Its unique starch profile distinguishes it from standard dent or flint varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the high-amylose corn is shipped as whole dried kernels without any processing
• Document the starch characteristics if questioned by the CBSA, as this variety may be mistaken for standard corn
• Verify any food-grade import requirements with the CFIA